AIR RESOURCES SUPERVISOR I

Job Description and Duties

The Clean Transportation Outreach Section, located within the Equitable Mobility Incentives Branch, is in immediate need of a qualified Air Resources Supervisor 1 (ARS 1) to lead a team of professional staff that oversee a suite of incentive projects designed to increase access to zero-emission and near-zero emission light-duty vehicles and mobility options. These projects include, but are not limited to, the Sustainable Community-Based Transportation Equity Mobility Projects and vehicle purchasing projects. In addition, these projects have a focus on increasing zero-emission transportation access to lower-income residents, including those living in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

This section is responsible for the design and implementation of outreach related to these programs. The Section also engages with the community and other stakeholders to identify issues and priorities related to awareness, ability, and willingness of the target audience to fully access options and use these programs.  This position also works closely with and may assist with related projects across the branch and across the division.

This position works closely and collaboratively with the other supervisors within the Equitable Mobility Incentives Branch to ensure all activities of the Branch are accomlished in a coordinated manner.  Supporting the Branch Chief, this position aids in developing and motivating staff, strategic planning, and promoting an equitable workplace. This position also engages in routine travel.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement. 

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement does not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• Position located in a high-rise building 
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods. 
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone. 
• 10% travel will be required
• Position engages in routine travel

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment.  Applications without an SQ or including an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered.  Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SQ. 

• Require Name on SQ 
• Require Job Control Number on SQ 
• Maximum number of pages: 2
• Please use Arial 12 font, single space, and 1 inch margins.

1. Please provide a description of how your eductation and experience qualifies you for this position.
2. Describe a time when you had to make a tough decision that was unpopular but necessary for the success of your employer.
3. In your own words, explain the concept of equity in the context of clean transportation.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Strong team building and leadership experience desired. Candidates should have experience working on highly political and sensitive issues, have experience working with members of small community-based organizations and the public, and understand the importance of ensuring equal access to clean transportation. Candidates should be organized, thoughtful, intuitive, and have good communication skills.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Convenient to public transportation
• Gym
• Daycare facility (third-party)
• Convenient to public transportation

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other - Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.